Retirement Replay: A Hypothetical Tale of a Retired Couple, Ep #97

In this special retirement replay, we listen to one of the most popular episodes: “The Retirement Story Everyone NEEDS to Hear.” Why is it so popular? I outline some things you need to know when you’re planning for retirement. Things like the life expectancy of the average 62-year-old, what we can learn from history about inflation, the optimal time to start withdrawing from social security—and how to apply it all to your retirement. Don’t miss this one.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…

• [1:36] The retirement tale everyone needs to hear
• [4:25] How to plan for your retirement
• [5:06] What is the life expectancy for our retirees?
• [7:26] What average healthcare might look like
• [8:33] What the past shows us about inflation
• [16:05] What interest rates looked like 20+ years ago
• [16:51] Takeaways you can learn from our hypothetical couple

Resources & People Mentioned

• Social Security Administration